World Tennis Phenomenon, the Brazilian João Fonseca It is in the final of Argentina Open, this Sunday (16/02), at 16h (Brasília time). João is only 18 years old and gradually becoming a known name for sports fans.
A curious fact about João Fonseca is that the mark of his uniform is not of popular knowledge. THE Sporting News tells what is the supplier of sports equipment of the carioca tennis player.
João Fonseca: mark on the chest of the shirt
João Fonseca is sponsored by the on brandSwiss company that has the former tennis player Roger Federeralso Swiss as one of the shareholders. João closed with the brand in 2023. In the same year, the company also announced a partnership with Iga Swiatek, then WTA ranking leader, and American Ben Shelton.
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ON was founded in 2010 by the Swiss ex-stretch Olivier Bernhard. The initial goal was to create a sports sneakers that brought the perfect running feeling. Over the years, the brand has expanded its offer beyond tennis, producing clothing from the sports world.
In 2019, Roger Federer joined the company, which sponsored tennis players in 2023.
At the time he closed with João Fonseca, an ON-spoken spokesman stated that the brand “was eyeing emerging talents on the youth circuit”.
Globally, it is estimated that the ON has 2% of the sports shoe market. In 2019, the company held 40% of the Switzerland running footwear market and 10% in Germany. In the United States, the number is 6.6%.
João Fonseca in the final of Argentina Open: time and where to watch
- End of ATP of Buenos Aires 2025 – Level 250 ATP
- Data: Sunday, February 16
- Time: 16h (Brasilia)
- Local: Guilherme Vilas, at Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club
- Where to watch: Disney+ Premium (streaming) and Tennis TV (streaming)
João Fonseca: Campaign in Argentina Open
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First round (February 12)
- Adversary: Tomas Martin Etcheverry (Argentina)
- Result: Victory by 6-3, 6-3
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Octaves (February 13)
- Adversary: Federico Coria (Argentina)
- Result: Victory 7-5, 6-2
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Quarterfinals (February 14)
- Adversary: Mariano Navone (Argentina)
- Result: Victory by 3-6, 6-4, 7-5
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Semifinal (February 15)
- Adversary: LASLO DJERE (Serbia)
- Result: Victory by 7-6 (7/3), 5-7, 6-1
João Fonseca: Next Championships
After the final in Argentina, João Fonseca will face Rio Open, which begins this Monday (17/02), in Rio de Janeiro (RJ).
João Fonseca: Calendar after Buenos Aires
- Rio Open [ATP 500] – Tournament from February 17 to 24 – First rival: Alexandre Muller (58 ATP ranking) – Game still without date
- Indian Wells [Masters 1000] – Tournament from 5 to 16 March – First rival to define
- Miami Open [Masters 1000] – Tournament from 19 to 30 March – First rival to define
MORE: João Fonseca on Rio Open: Where to Watch
João Fonseca: Career titles
- 2023: US Open Youth Simple Champion
- 2024: Challenger Champion of Lexington (the youngest to win a tournament of this level of the season.)
- 2024: Next Gen ATP Final Champion
- 2025: Challenger Champion of Canberra, Australia
